Our Coaches
Our coaching philosophy centres on fostering a high-performance culture that prioritises athlete development, well-being, and excellence.
GSC provides a structured, supportive environment where swimmers can reach their full potential, balancing rigorous training with clear recovery principles. We focus on long-term growth over short-term gains, emphasising aerobic conditioning, personalised programs, and open communication with athletes and their support teams. Athlete health is paramount, with injury prevention and proactive management through trusted physio partners.
We aim to cultivate leadership, accountability, and adaptability, while offering expert coaching, advanced facilities, and individual pathways to success. Through collaboration with families, support staff, and external partners, GSC strives to be a destination club that develops elite athletes and celebrates achievements at national and international levels. Cutting-edge tools and innovative coaching practices keep our swimmers primed to excel.
Coach Rob
Rob is a former swimmer with Ballarat GCO and Albury Swimming Club and has participated at National Age and Open competitions over an 18 year swimming career.
Rob has coached at various levels over a 10 year period between 1993—2003 and coached juniors to Country Championships during that time. Rob is a Primary School teacher who also has Aus. Swim and Competitive stroke qualifications.
Coach Coop
Mark represented New Zealand at a range of international competitions, including the Trans-Tasman Series, Youth Olympics, Youth Commonwealth Games, and World Cup meets. He set multiple national age-group records and won numerous national titles.
With over 17 years of experience in swim teaching and coaching, Mark has also worked as an AustSwim course presenter. He is a Neuro-Coaching specialist through his business, Cooper Consulting, working with diverse groups—from those recovering from trauma to athletes seeking elite mindset conditioning.
Coach Nathan
Nathan brings over seven years of coaching experience to GSC, having transitioned from competitive swimming to developing athletes of all levels. He currently leads the State Gold squad, creating a positive, goal-driven environment for swimmers to achieve their best.
Beyond the club, Nathan serves as Head of Swimming at Geelong Grammar School, where he leads the APS program and drives the team’s continued success.
Coach Alicia
Alicia brings over a decade of competitive swimming experience, starting with the Eltham Dolphins before moving to Doncaster Templestowe, where she was club captain and achieved state and national qualifying times.
Now based in Geelong while studying at Deakin University, Alicia combines her passion for the sport with over four years of teaching experience to coach the Club's Junior and State Development squads.
Coach Will
Will swam competitively with GSC for five years, earning country medals and reaching state finals.
With over three years’ experience at our Learn to Swim School, he has worked with swimmers of all ages and abilities. Now as State Squad Coach, Will shares his expertise to develop and inspire the club’s next generation of athletes.
Coach Brooke
Brooke began swimming with the club at just 7 years old and has been a dedicated member ever since. Over the years, she has competed at numerous high-level meets, including Long Course Age Nationals, Short Course Open Nationals, the Victorian State Championships (Age and Open), and the Country Championships.
Brooke has been actively involved in supporting the club’s development programs, having taught in the Learn to Swim program, co-coached Junior Development squad, and now coaches our Junior Gold squad where she continues to share her experience and passion for the sport.
Coach Macy
Macy has been competing with Geelong Swimming Club for six years, during which she received outstanding coaching that inspired her to begin her own journey in swim teaching.
She started in the Club’s Learn to Swim program, where she developed her skills in helping swimmers improve their technique and confidence in the water.
Building on this experience, Macy is now cooaching the Junior Development squad.
Coach Josh
Josh started squad and competitive swimming at 8 and has been involved in the aquatic space since. As a junior, he competed at a state level, giving him a strong understanding of the demands of competitive swimming. In recent years, he has transitioned into coaching, with a focus on supporting athletes and building genuine self-belief. A background in personal training complements his approach to strength, conditioning and overall performance.
Josh values continuous improvement, attention to detail and the importance of doing the small things well. He is passionate about helping athletes develop confidence, a positive mindset and a strong commitment to self-improvement, with a goal for swimmers to be a little bit better everyday.
Coach Andy
(Andelys) Andy has been a dedicated swim coach in Victoria since 2007, bringing a wealth of experience and passion to the pool.
Andy has worked with swimmers of all ages and abilities—from juniors just starting out, to state and national medallists, masters swimmers, university athletes, and multi-class swimmers.
Andy’s coaching philosophy centres on team unity and encouraging participation at all levels of swimming, aiming to foster a lifelong love for the sport.